# Master's Thesis Completion Game Plan
## Deadline: February 15, 2026 (31 days remaining as of January 12, 2026)

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## 📊 Current Status Assessment

### ✅ **COMPLETED** (Approximately 60% of thesis)
- ✅ Abstract (Polish & English) - publication ready
- ✅ Introduction (Chapter 1) - 102 lines, well-structured
- ✅ Literature Review (Chapter 2) - 76 lines with proper citations
- ✅ Game Engines Characteristics (Chapter 3) - 142 lines, comprehensive
- ✅ Interview Analysis (wywiady-analiza) - 264 lines, detailed qualitative data
- ✅ Game Implementation Experiences (implementacja-gry) - 192 lines, good technical depth
- ✅ Profiling Tools (narzedzia-profilowania) - 200 lines, thorough NVIDIA Nsight justification
- ✅ Unity and Unreal bullet-hell games implemented and working
- ✅ 8 developer interviews completed

### ⚠️ **NEEDS WORK** (Critical - 40% remaining)
- ⚠️ Chapter 4: Methodology - only 55 lines (needs 100+ more lines)
- ⚠️ Chapter 5: Performance Tests - only 57 lines, mostly TODOs (needs actual data!)
- ⚠️ Chapter 6: Capabilities Analysis - 72 lines (needs expansion)
- ⚠️ Chapter 7: Results Comparison - only 52 lines, mostly stubs (critical!)
- ⚠️ Chapter 8: Conclusions - only 42 lines, all stubs (critical!)
- ⚠️ Performance data collection with NVIDIA Nsight
- ⚠️ Figures, tables, and graphs for performance results
- ⚠️ Bibliography verification and completion
- ⚠️ Meaningful appendices

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## 🎯 Week-by-Week Game Plan

### **Week 1: January 16-19 (Days 1-7)** - PERFORMANCE DATA COLLECTION
**Goal**: Collect all performance metrics using NVIDIA Nsight

#### **Monday-Tuesday, Jan 16-14** (Days 1-2): Nsight Setup & First Tests
- [ ] Install/verify NVIDIA Nsight Graphics on testing machine
- [ ] Create standardized test scenarios for both Unity and Unreal games
- [ ] Document hardware specifications and test environment
- [ ] Run first round of frame captures for Unity bullet-hell game
- [ ] Document test methodology in Chapter 4

**Expected Output**: 
- Test environment fully documented
- 5-10 Nsight frame captures from Unity game
- Methodology section expanded to 150+ lines

#### **Wednesday-Thursday, Jan 15-16** (Days 3-4): Unreal Profiling
- [ ] Run equivalent tests on Unreal bullet-hell game
- [ ] Capture frame data at different difficulty levels (low, medium, high bullet count)
- [ ] Export GPU metrics (frame time, draw calls, memory usage)
- [ ] Screenshot key Nsight analysis views

**Expected Output**:
- 5-10 Nsight frame captures from Unreal game
- Raw performance data in spreadsheet/CSV format
- Screenshots of Nsight UI showing key metrics

#### **Friday-Saturday, Jan 17-18** (Days 5-6): Data Analysis & Visualization
- [ ] Create comparison tables for key metrics
- [ ] Generate graphs: frame time comparison, GPU utilization, memory usage
- [ ] Analyze draw call efficiency between engines
- [ ] Create LaTeX tables and figures

**Expected Output**:
- 5-10 publication-quality graphs (PNG/PDF)
- 3-5 comparison tables in LaTeX format

#### **Sunday, Jan 19** (Day 7): Write Chapter 5
- [ ] Write detailed methodology for performance tests
- [ ] Document test scenarios and conditions
- [ ] Insert tables and figures into Chapter 5
- [ ] Write analysis of each test result
- [ ] Target: expand Chapter 5 to 200+ lines

**Expected Output**:
- Chapter 5 complete draft (200+ lines)
- All figures properly referenced

**END OF WEEK 1 MILESTONE**: Performance testing complete, Chapter 5 drafted

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### **Week 2: January 23-29 (Days 8-14)** - ANALYSIS & COMPARISON
**Goal**: Complete Chapters 6 and 7 with in-depth analysis

#### **Monday-Tuesday, Jan 20-21** (Days 8-9): Capabilities Analysis (Chapter 6)
- [ ] Expand Section 6.1: Graphics capabilities comparison
  - Unity's URP vs Unreal's rendering pipeline
  - Shader systems (ShaderGraph vs Material Editor)
  - Lighting and post-processing
- [ ] Expand Section 6.2: Physics engine comparison
- [ ] Expand Section 6.3: Audio systems
- [ ] Expand Section 6.4: Animation systems
- [ ] Expand Section 6.5: Scripting and workflow

**Expected Output**:
- Chapter 6 expanded to 180+ lines
- Concrete examples from both engines
- Integration of interview insights

#### **Wednesday-Thursday, Jan 22-23** (Days 10-11): Results Comparison (Chapter 7)
- [ ] Section 7.1: Synthesis of performance test results
  - Create master comparison table
  - Statistical analysis if applicable
- [ ] Section 7.2: Multi-criteria analysis
  - Comparison matrix (performance vs features vs ease of use)
- [ ] Section 7.3: Use case recommendations
  - Indie games
  - Mobile games
  - AAA games
- [ ] Section 7.4: Limitations of research

**Expected Output**:
- Chapter 7 expanded to 150+ lines
- Master comparison matrix table
- Clear recommendations for different use cases

#### **Friday-Saturday, Jan 24-25** (Days 12-13): Conclusions (Chapter 8)
- [ ] Section 8.1: Main research findings
  - Answer all research questions from introduction
  - Verify hypotheses
- [ ] Section 8.2: Practical recommendations
- [ ] Section 8.3: Scientific contribution
- [ ] Section 8.4: Limitations and future work
- [ ] Section 8.5: Final reflections

**Expected Output**:
- Chapter 8 complete (120+ lines)
- Strong, evidence-based conclusions

#### **Sunday, Jan 26** (Day 14): Methodology Finalization
- [ ] Revisit Chapter 4, expand with final methodology details
- [ ] Add statistical methods if used
- [ ] Document any tools/scripts used for analysis
- [ ] Ensure reproducibility

**Expected Output**:
- Chapter 4 finalized (150+ lines)

**END OF WEEK 2 MILESTONE**: All core chapters complete (first draft)

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### **Week 3: January 30 - February 5 (Days 15-21)** - POLISH & INTEGRATION
**Goal**: Polish all chapters, add supporting materials, first full thesis review

#### **Monday-Tuesday, Jan 30-28** (Days 15-16): Bibliography & Citations
- [ ] Verify all citations in bibliografia.bib
- [ ] Add missing references (especially for tools, Unity/Unreal documentation)
- [ ] Ensure all figures and tables are cited in text
- [ ] Check citation style consistency
- [ ] Add DOIs where available

**Expected Output**:
- Complete, verified bibliography
- All in-text citations correct

#### **Wednesday-Thursday, Jan 29-30** (Days 17-18): Figures, Tables & Appendices
- [ ] Create/collect all missing figures
- [ ] Ensure all images in tex/img/ directory
- [ ] Polish graph aesthetics (consistent fonts, colors, labels)
- [ ] Create meaningful appendices:
  - Appendix A: Interview questions template
  - Appendix B: Detailed performance data tables
  - Appendix C: Code samples (if needed)
  - Appendix D: Nsight configuration details
- [ ] Update lists (list of figures, list of tables)

**Expected Output**:
- All figures publication-ready
- 3-4 meaningful appendices

#### **Friday, Jan 31** (Day 19): First Full Compilation & Review
- [ ] Compile full thesis (try to get LaTeX working or use Overleaf)
- [ ] Read entire thesis start to finish
- [ ] Check for logical flow between chapters
- [ ] Note sections that need clarification
- [ ] Create list of issues to fix

**Expected Output**:
- Complete PDF of thesis
- List of 20-30 specific improvements needed

#### **Saturday-Sunday, Feb 1-2** (Days 20-21): Comprehensive Revisions
- [ ] Fix all issues from review list
- [ ] Improve transitions between chapters
- [ ] Ensure consistency in terminology
- [ ] Polish introduction and abstract
- [ ] Check all cross-references work

**Expected Output**:
- Significantly improved thesis draft
- All major issues addressed

**END OF WEEK 3 MILESTONE**: Complete, readable thesis draft ready for feedback

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### **Week 4: February 6-9 (Days 22-28)** - FINAL POLISH & SUBMISSION PREP
**Goal**: Final refinements, proofreading, submission preparation

#### **Monday-Tuesday, Feb 6-4** (Days 22-23): Advisor Review
- [ ] Send thesis to advisor (dr inż. Michał Chwesiuk)
- [ ] While waiting, proofread abstract again
- [ ] Check Polish language correctness (grammar, style)
- [ ] Verify English abstract
- [ ] Check formatting requirements for WUT

**Expected Output**:
- Thesis sent to advisor
- Self-review of language and formatting

#### **Wednesday-Thursday, Feb 5-6** (Days 24-25): Final Revisions
- [ ] Incorporate advisor feedback (if received)
- [ ] Final proofreading pass
- [ ] Verify all formatting requirements:
  - Margins, fonts, spacing
  - Page numbers
  - Headers/footers
  - Title page
- [ ] Ensure PDF metadata is correct

**Expected Output**:
- All advisor comments addressed
- Perfectly formatted document

#### **Friday, Feb 7** (Day 26): Final Technical Checks
- [ ] Verify all citations compile correctly
- [ ] Check all figures render properly
- [ ] Verify all cross-references
- [ ] Spell-check Polish and English sections
- [ ] Generate final PDF

**Expected Output**:
- Final, submission-ready PDF

#### **Saturday, Feb 8** (Day 27): Print & Bind (if required)
- [ ] Print required number of copies
- [ ] Bind thesis (check WUT requirements)
- [ ] Prepare digital submission files
- [ ] Backup everything (thesis, source files, data)

**Expected Output**:
- Physical copies ready (if needed)
- Digital files prepared

#### **Sunday, Feb 9** (Day 28): Buffer Day
- [ ] Final checks
- [ ] Prepare any additional submission materials
- [ ] Rest and prepare mentally

**Expected Output**:
- Complete peace of mind

#### **Monday, Feb 15** (Day 29): SUBMISSION DEADLINE
- [ ] Submit thesis via required channels
- [ ] Confirm receipt
- [ ] Celebrate! 🎉

**Expected Output**:
- THESIS SUBMITTED ON TIME! ✅

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## 📋 Daily Work Guidelines

### Recommended Daily Schedule
**Weekdays (Mon-Thu)**: 4 hours focused work
- Choose your most productive time block (morning OR afternoon)
- Minimize distractions during this time

**Weekends (Fri-Sun)**: 8 hours per day
- **Morning session (4 hours)**: Heavy writing/data analysis
- **Afternoon session (4 hours)**: Technical work (LaTeX, figures, coding if needed)

### Total Time Commitment
- **Week 1**: 40 hours - CRITICAL (Performance data collection)
  - Mon-Thu: 4 hrs/day × 4 = 16 hours
  - Fri-Sun: 8 hrs/day × 3 = 24 hours
- **Week 2**: 40 hours - CRITICAL (Analysis writing)
  - Mon-Thu: 4 hrs/day × 4 = 16 hours
  - Fri-Sun: 8 hrs/day × 3 = 24 hours
- **Week 3**: 36 hours - POLISHING
  - Mon-Thu: 4 hrs/day × 4 = 16 hours
  - Fri-Sat: 8 hrs/day × 2 = 16 hours
  - Sun: 4 hours (lighter)
- **Week 4**: 28 hours - FINAL TOUCHES
  - Mon-Thu: 4 hrs/day × 4 = 16 hours
  - Fri-Sat: 6 hrs/day × 2 = 12 hours

**Total: 144 hours over 31 days (average 5.0 hrs/day)**

### Productivity Tips
1. **Start each day by reviewing yesterday's progress**
2. **Set specific, measurable goals for each session**
3. **Use Pomodoro technique (25 min work, 5 min break)**
4. **Keep a daily log of what you accomplished**
5. **Don't perfectionism block progress - done is better than perfect**
6. **Backup your work multiple times daily (Git + cloud)**

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## 🚨 Critical Checkpoints

### **Checkpoint 1: January 19** (End of Week 1)
**Must have**: Chapter 5 complete with real performance data

### **Checkpoint 2: January 26** (End of Week 2)
**Must have**: All core chapters (4-8) complete in first draft form

### **Checkpoint 3: February 5** (End of Week 3)
**Must have**: Complete, reviewable thesis document

### **Checkpoint 4: February 9** (Day before deadline)
**Must have**: Final, submission-ready thesis

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## 📊 Progress Tracking Template

### Daily Log Format
```
Date: _______________
Hours worked: ________
Completed:
- [ ] Task 1
- [ ] Task 2
- [ ] Task 3

Blockers/Issues:
- Issue 1
- Issue 2

Tomorrow's priorities:
1. Priority 1
2. Priority 2
3. Priority 3
```

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## ⚠️ Risk Mitigation

### Potential Risks & Solutions

1. **NVIDIA Nsight data collection fails**
   - **Mitigation**: Start testing TODAY, not later
   - **Backup plan**: Use Unity/Unreal built-in profilers, clearly document limitations

2. **LaTeX compilation issues**
   - **Mitigation**: Test compilation early (Week 3)
   - **Backup plan**: Use Overleaf online LaTeX editor

3. **Advisor unavailable for review**
   - **Mitigation**: Contact advisor NOW to schedule review time
   - **Backup plan**: Peer review with colleague

4. **Writer's block on conclusions**
   - **Mitigation**: Write conclusions incrementally after each chapter
   - **Backup plan**: Use interview quotes and data to support points

5. **Time overruns**
   - **Mitigation**: Stick to schedule, use timers
   - **Backup plan**: Buffer time built into Week 4

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## 🎯 Success Criteria

By February 15, you will have:
- ✅ A complete master's thesis (80-120 pages)
- ✅ Original performance testing data comparing Unity and Unreal
- ✅ 8 qualitative interviews analyzed
- ✅ Clear, evidence-based recommendations
- ✅ Proper academic citations and formatting
- ✅ Publication-ready figures and tables
- ✅ Meaningful contribution to game engine research

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## 📞 Emergency Contacts & Resources

- **Thesis Advisor**: dr inż. Michał Chwesiuk
- **University Deadlines**: Check WUT EiTI website
- **Technical Support**: 
  - LaTeX: https://tex.stackexchange.com/
  - NVIDIA Nsight: https://developer.nvidia.com/nsight-graphics
  - Unity: https://forum.unity.com/
  - Unreal: https://forums.unrealengine.com/

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## 💪 Motivational Notes

**You've got this!** You've already completed 60% of the hardest work:
- Games are built ✅
- Interviews are done ✅
- Most writing is drafted ✅

The remaining 40% is systematic work that you can absolutely complete in 31 days if you:
- Follow this plan
- Work consistently (not frantically)
- Take care of yourself (sleep, food, breaks)
- Ask for help when needed

**Remember**: Done and submitted beats perfect and late. Focus on completion over perfection.

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## 📈 Visual Timeline

```
Week 1 (Jan 16-19):  [████████░░░░░░░░] Performance Data Collection
Week 2 (Jan 23-29):  [░░░░░░░░████████] Analysis & Comparison Writing  
Week 3 (Jan 30-Feb2):[░░░░░░░░░░░░████] Polish & Integration
Week 4 (Feb 6-9):    [░░░░░░░░░░░░░░██] Final Polish & Submission
Feb 15:              [✓] SUBMIT!
```

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**Last Updated**: January 12, 2026
**Days Remaining**: 29
**Completion Status**: 60% → Target: 100%

**YOU CAN DO THIS! 🚀**
